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LEADERSHIP
The restoration of hope within local government
By Blair McPherson | 20 July 2026
Blair McPherson looks at the emotional balance sheet of local government following continual roun...
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Ditch the red tape for relational working
By Anna Randle | 20 July 2026
Wigan’s relational approach shows how culture, trust and partnerships deliver better outcomes and...
FINANCE
Rethinking council tax for devo
By Ian Miller | 20 July 2026
Replacing central property surcharges with local tax powers would strengthen councils, accountabi...
FINANCE
Local government: What will finance look like in 2040?
By Rob Powell | 20 July 2026
Rob Powell says that for section 151 officers, the task ahead will be to embrace technology, resh...
WALES
Welsh Government's council funding formula relies on 'outdated data'
By William Eichler | 16 July 2026
The way the Welsh Government allocates funding to councils is partly out of date and does not alw...
FINANCE
Rewiring local government from demand to prevention
By Kim Wright | 16 July 2026
Kim Wright says shifting from crisis response to prevention presents significant financial and ot...
FINANCE
Moving blended finance upstream
By Claire Dhami | 16 July 2026
Claire Dhami explains why blended finance cannot remain a side conversation in public service inn...
DEVOLUTION
Will Burnham be the hero in history?
By Michael Burton | 16 July 2026
Andy Burnham has the chance to offer hope and opportunity to a sullen population disillusioned wi...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Burnham urged to give greater fiscal responsibility to regions
By Joe Lepper | 16 July 2026
Mayors should be given a 2.5p share of income tax to spend in their area, according to a moderate...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Legal shadow looms over reorganisation decision day
By Dan Peters | 15 July 2026
Several councils due to receive ministerial decisions on their local government reorganisation pr...
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Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
Assistant Director Legal & Democracy and Monitoring Officer
up to £113,365 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
This appointment is central to creating greater stability, confidence and consistency. Apply for this job
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